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Rathouz Family History

Rathouz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oathout, Rathbun, Rath, Ratz, Latour, Rather, Rebholz, Mathur

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rathouz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Rathouz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathouz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Rathouz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Rathouz. For the veterans among your Rathouz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathouz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rathouz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rathouz in 1957 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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